Bikini buddy

ABSTRACT

The Bikini Buddy is an invention that attaches to the strings of the top to a bikini bathing suit. It provides cushion support to the neck area, and prevents the strings of the top to the bikini bathing suit from painful gouging into the skin due to the weight of the breasts.

The Bikini Buddy is a device that attaches to a bikini bathing suit toprovide cushion comfort to the neck area. The strings of the top to thebikini are threaded into the endcaps through the body of the device withthe threading tool, then exited out the reinforced center hole. Then theuser ties their normal knot with the strings to hold up the top to thebikini.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DIAGRAMS AND DRAWINGS

FIG. 1, Item 1 (Page 14) Main Body. EPDM (Ethylene Propylene DieneMonomer) round tubing 5½′ inches length. Outer Diameter ⅜″ inches, wallthickness 1/16″ inches.

FIG. 1, Item 2 (page 14) Reinforced center hole body assembly. Made ofEPDM round tubing. Slides over main body in the center portion, and isadhered into place. In the reinforced center hole body assemblyillustration (E) refers to the length of the center body assembly1.500″. (F) refers to the inside diameter 0.375″. (G) refers to thediameter of the outlet hole 0.3125″. (H) refers to the wall thickness0.055″

FIG. 1, Item 3 (page 14) EPDM or Vinal end caps. Slides onto end of mainbody, and is adhered into place. In the end cap illustration (A) refersto inside diameter of the cap 0.3750″, (B) refers to the length of theend cap 0.500″. (C) refers to the wall thickness of the end cap 0.038″.(D) refers to the diameter of the inlet hole in the end of the end cap0.2500″

FIG. 1, Item 4 (page 14) Reinforced Center hole were bikini stringsexit, and are tied.

FIG. 1, Item 5 (page 14) 3M 4799 adheres end caps, and center bodyassembly to the device.

FIG. 2, Item 1 (page 14) Threading Tool —used for threading end ofbikini Strings through the body of the device. Tool material metal orplastic. (A) refers to the length of the tool 6″ inches. The tool has a180 degree turn (hook) at the end. (B) refers to the diameter of hook0.3500

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THREADING TOOL

FIG. 3 (page 14) Insert long part of shaft of the threading tool throughthe middle of the loop at the end of the bikini string

FIG. 4 (page 14) Then push down strings to the hook part of the tool.

FIG. 5 (page 14) Insert shaft of the tool in end cap of Bikini Buddypushing through the body of the device then exiting out the reinforcedcenter hole body assembly

FIG. 6 (page 14) Pull the strings all the way through the device.

Repeat the steps in order to tread the second string through the otherside of the device

Pull on both sides of bikini strings until the device is snug on back ofneck.

FIG. 7 (page 14) Tie knot to top of bikini as normally would. Thegrasping cushioning effect from the device will hold the knot into placeas you tie the strings for ease of use. The illustration shows thedevice tied into place.

1) The Bikini Buddy is a invention that is treaded onto the strings ofthe top to a bikini bathing suit (using a treading tool) that providescushion comfort to the neck area, and prevents the strings of the bikinitop from painful gouging into the skin due to the weight of breasts. 2)The invention is comprised of round tubelar EPDM (ethylene propylenediene monomer). By design it rolls up and down the neck area with thebody's natural movement. 3) The Bikini Buddy has reinforced endcaps.These endcaps slide over the tubing, and adhere into place with 3M 4799adhesive. The purpose of reinforcing the ends of the device is toprevent the Bikini strings from fraying, or tearing the device ends dueto the amount of pressure on the strings from the weight of the breasts.4) The Bikini Buddy has a reinforced center hole assembly. It slidesover the center of the tubing, and is adhered into place using 3m 4799adhesive. The purpose of reinforcing the center of the device is toprovide extra cushion support to the center that rides on the C6-C7vertebrae neck area. In addition it also reinforces the center hole, andkeeps the hole from fraying, and tearing while tighting the bikinistrings, and forming the knot that holds the bikini top in place. 5) Thetreading tool is used to hook the end of the strings of the bikini topat the loops. Then the shaft of the tool is placed into the endcap ofthe device, and treaded through the body of the invention, and exitedout the reinforced center hole. This process is duplicated for the otherside. Once both ends of the bikini top strings are threaded through thedevice then the user can pull both strings until the device reaches thedesired placing on the neck area. The user can tie the knot on thebikini top strings as normal. 6) The device is configured in two models.A designer model that uses a EPDM body, with colorful end caps. Anothermodel is configured entirely of EPDM. 7) The device is designed toresist deteriation due to use in salt water, pool water conditioned withchlorine, washing machine detergent, high heat clothes dryers (up to 150degrees designer model & up to 300 degrees model made entirely of EPDM)8) The model comprised entirely of EPDM is manufactured for the userthat desires a Latex Free option due to allergies. 9) The invention canbe left on the bikini bathing suit, and does not require being treadedon each time the bikini is donned. The user can untie the knot to thetop to the bikini, loosen the device, and pull over the head for easyuse of taking the bathing suit on and off. 10) The Bikini Buddy can actas a breast enhancement aid device. Because of the cushioning effectaround the neck area, the user can tie the strings of the bikini toptighter than normal thereby increasing lift of the breast displaying amore perky look.